https://doi.org/10.1140/epjqt/s40507-026-00477-z
Research
The quantum technology job market: data driven analysis of 3641 job posts
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Department of Management, School of Business and Social Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Niels Bohr Institute, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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European Quantum Readiness Center, Aarhus, Denmark
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Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Received:
7
August
2025
Accepted:
2
February
2026
Published online:
2
March
2026
Abstract
The rapid advancement of Quantum Technology (QT) has created a growing demand for a specialized workforce, spanning across academia and industry. This study presents a quantitative analysis of the QT job market by systematically extracting and classifying 3641 job postings worldwide. The classification pipeline leverages large language models (LLMs) whilst incorporating a “human-in-the-loop” validation process to ensure reliability. The research identifies key trends in regional job distribution, degree and skill requirements, and the evolving demand for QT-related roles. Findings reveal a strong presence of the QT job market in the United States and Europe, with increasing corporate demand for engineers, software developers, and PhD-level researchers. Despite growing industry applications, the sector remains in its early stages, dominated by large technology firms. However, there is some sign that there may be change to come, indicated by a strong presence of Bachelor and Master’s graduates in the workforce.
Key words: Job marketplace / Quantum technology / Data science / GPT / Industry / Workforce / Education / Skills
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at https://doi.org/10.1140/epjqt/s40507-026-00477-z.
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